Alright, anime fans, let’s talk about Solo Leveling! There are 12 episodes in solo leveling and unless you’ve been living under a rock (or stuck in a low-ranking dungeon), you’ve probably seen the hype surrounding this series. From its humble beginnings as a web novel to its jaw-dropping manhwa and now a full-blown anime, Solo Leveling has taken the anime world by storm.

But here’s the real question: could it be part of the next Big 3? You know, the elite club that Naruto, Bleach, and One Piece once ruled? Let’s dive in and find out!

Breaking Records Like It’s Nothing

The Solo Leveling anime dropped in January 2024, and it wasted no time rewriting the rulebook.

🔥 Most-rated anime on Crunchyroll, beating heavyweights like One Piece and Demon Slayer.

🔥 Episode 11 hit 100,000 likes in under 3 hours—yeah, that fast.

🔥 It’s trending EVERYWHERE. Twitter, Reddit, TikTok—you name it.

If numbers could talk, they’d be screaming: Solo Leveling is kind of a big deal.

Is This the Next Big 3 Material?

Now, when we talk about the "Big 3," we’re talking about anime that leave a lasting impact for years. They have:

✔️ Massive global fanbases (check)

✔️ Insane popularity and hype (double check)

✔️ A long-running story (uh… maybe?)

Here’s where things get tricky. Unlike One Piece or Naruto, Solo Leveling has a set story that’ll wrap up in a few seasons. That means it won’t be around for decades like the OG Big 3. But does that really matter anymore?